Medicaid Programs for Adults
Worried about the federal government shutdown?
DHS is closely monitoring the current federal government shutdown. Our goal is to keep the public informed, especially our Medicaid members who receive vital health care and services. Even though the federal government has shutdown, Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members still have coverage to get the care and services they need. We will share information as it becomes available. For updates, visit the Medicaid News page.
Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps more than one million people throughout the state get:
- High-quality health care.
- Long-term care.
- Other services that promote your health and well-being.
Explore below to find programs that meet your needs.
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BadgerCare Plus
Learn more about BadgerCare Plus—a health care program for low-income Wisconsin residents.
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Family Care
Family Care is a Medicaid long-term care program. Learn more about how it works, who is eligible, and program benefits.
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Family Care Partnership
Learn more about Family Care Partnership. It serves as a Medicaid program for older adults and people with disabilities.
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Family Planning Only Services Program
Learn more about the Family Planning Only Services Program offered through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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ForwardHealth: BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid Emergency Services
Emergency Services is a program for people who have a medical emergency but can’t get Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus because of their citizenship or immigration status.
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IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) is a self-directed program for adults with disabilities and elderly people in Wisconsin. Learn more about IRIS and how it can help you.
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Medicaid: Housing Support Services Health Services Initiative
This initiative helps families with children 18 years and younger and people who are pregnant find and keep stable housing if they're experiencing homelessness.
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Medicaid: Housing Support Services Medicaid Benefit
This benefit offers housing support to Wisconsin Medicaid members experiencing housing insecurity and grappling with substance use or mental health challenges.
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Medicaid Purchase Plan
The Medicaid Purchase Plan provides health care coverage for certain people with a disability. Learn more.
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Medicaid: Qualified Disabled and Working Individual Program
The Qualified Disabled and Working Individual Program helps you pay for Medicare Part A premiums if you have a disability and are working. Learn more.
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Medicaid: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
Learn how the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program helps you pay for Medicare Part A and Part B coinsurance, deductibles, and premiums.
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Medicaid: Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus Program
Learn how the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus Program helps pay for Medicare Part B premiums if you’re not enrolled in certain Medicaid programs.
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Medicaid: Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program
The Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program helps you pay for Part B premiums. Learn how.
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Medicaid: Wraparound Milwaukee
Wraparound Milwaukee helps coordinate care for young people in Milwaukee County with serious behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. Learn more.
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PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Learn about PACE: the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. See how this national program works in Wisconsin and who it serves.
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Supplemental Security Income-Related Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-Related Medicaid provides health care coverage for adults 65 and older and people who are blind or disabled. Learn more.
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Well Woman Program: Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid
Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid covers care for people under 65 with certain health conditions.